Student, alum stabbed at early-morning Colgate party

HAMILTON >> Police are continuing to investigate a dual stabbing at a Colgate University party early Saturday morning that left a student and alumnus injured, university officials said.

The student, whose name has not been released due to privacy issues, is at an area hospital and was reported in stable condition as of Saturday afternoon. The alumnus was treated and released.

There were about 300 people at the party at Parker Commons, a campus-owned apartment complex. No alcohol was present at the party.

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According to campus safety officials, when a fight broke out among a small group, others stepped in to break it up. Additional campus safety officers were called at 2:30 a.m., and local police agencies also responded as more people became involved.

The event was shut down and participants were asked to leave the area. Officials said several minor skirmishes happened outside, but the situation was quickly brought under control.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact campus safety at 315-228-7333.